With queues up to 2 hours long in Taiwan, Spicy Noodles 销魂面铺 (Xiao Hun Mian) has opened their first outlet in Singapore at Raffles City.
They are known for their signature Soul Chilli Oil and QQ noodles with over 3 million bowls sold per year.
Xiao Hun Mian Menu
In Chinese, xiao hun (销魂) literally means to “sell one’s soul”, and these noodles are said to be so good, they’ll stir your soul.
Their signature Xiao Hun Noodles, along with the chilli sauce and Soul Chilli Oil are flown in directly from Taiwan to ensure every bowl tastes authentic.
Prices for different sets range from $18.80 to $24.80, depending on the ingredients you choose.
There are options with sliced US beef, beef tendon, braised tofu pouch, spongy tofu and soy chips. All sets include a soft-boiled egg.
Each bowl features a beef broth simmered for over 6 hours, available in your choice of clear or spicy mala, and paired with their chewy, handmade Xiao Hun Noodles.
The Soul Chilli Oil is free of preservatives and crafted entirely by hand, stir-fried for 8 hours each day.
Spicy Beef Soup Set
We tried the Spicy Beef Soup Set ($24.80) that comes with sliced US beef, tendon braised tofu pouch, and the Xiao Hun Noodles.
Despite its name, the soup wasn’t as spicy as we expected. It leaned more towards the milder side, making it suitable even for those with a lower spice tolerance.
If you’re craving more heat, you can add a touch of their iconic Soul Chilli Oil to spice things up.
The noodles may appear unassuming at first glance, but they’re perfectly coated in chilli sauce and deliver a satisfyingly springy bite.
We really enjoyed it, the noodles are surprisingly addictive!
Mild Beef Soup Set
This Mild Beef Soup Set ($18.80) came with a non-spicy broth with sliced US beef instead.
The soup was flavourful and light. If you prefer heavier flavours, you would prefer the spicy beef soup more.
We also really enjoyed dipping the meat into the sauces.
Sides
The Fried Dough Fritters ($4.50) were super crunchy and satisfying. They paired perfectly with the soup for dipping!
We also got the Spicy Braised Tofu Pouch and Soy Chip ($4.50). Both were infused with a rich, savoury spice that lingered pleasantly without being too overpowering, making it a nice side to the sets.
Taiwanese Food in Singapore
Xiao Hun Mian is definitely worth a try, we loved the chewy texture and flavourful sauce. Not sure if we’d queue two hours for them, but hey, you be the judge. Drop by and let us know what you think!
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- Shu Da Xia: Sichuan Hotpot In Tampines With Trio Hotpot Broths At $18, Mala Beef & More
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Spicy Noodle
Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-38, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: 11am to 10:30pm, daily
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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